Ohlins BM671 Mounting Instruction
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- Motorcycles
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- Mounting Instruction
Shock absorber for BMW R1200GS ADVENTURE
BM 671
Mounting Instructions
Note!
Please note that this image is a general representation
of the product and may differ slightly from your product.
Note!
Please note that during storage and transportation,
especially at high ambient temperature, some of the oil
and grease used for assembling may leak and stain the
packaging. This is in no way detrimental to the product,
wipe off the excessive oil/grease with a cloth.
Note!
Before installing this product, check the contents
of the kit. If anything is missing, please contact an
Öhlins dealer.
Warning!
Before installing this product, read the Öhlins Owner’s
Manual. The shock absorber/front fork/steering damper
is an important part of your vehicle and will affect
the stability.
Kit Contents
Description Part No Pcs
BMW R1200GS rear EC BM668 1
Screw M6x12 01046-36 6
Screw M6x8 05404-11 4
Rubber bushing 21865-01 2
Bracket 21864-02 2
Bracket 21864-03 2
Bracket 21864-04 2
BMW R1200GS T36 EC BM669 1
C-spanner 00710-05 1
Electrical Tap Connector 21310-01 1
Sticker set Öhlins 1
Sticker Mechatronic sys 00191-46 2
Tie rap 00231-01 20
Owner’s manual TTX 07242-01 1
Wire harness 21770-01 1
End cap 25/69 21780-01 4
ECU BMW R1200GS 35000-01 1
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
ECU
BMW
Dashboard
BM669
BM668
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INSTALL THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the shock
absorber/front fork/steering damper.
Warning!
If working on a raised vehicle, ensure it is securely
supported so that it will not tip.
Note!
Before mounting this product clean the vehicle thoroughly.
Note!
When working on this product, always see the Vehicle
Service Manual for vehicle specic procedures and
important data.
See gure on page 4.
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
front wheel barely touches the ground.
2
Remove the seats.
3
Loosen the side fairings and lift them off the
bike to reach the fuel tank.
Note!
The fairings have three quick mounts on each side. The
mount towards the front can be losened from the inside.
4
Remove the screws holding the front and tank
fairings together.
5
Loosen the fuel tank (two screws on each
side) and pull it towards the rear, so that the
upper shock absorber attachment can be
reached.
Note!
Model year 2008-2009 only;
Remove the ve bolts that hold the ESA shock absorber
system bracket. It may be necessary to loosen the main
bolt to the lower suspension link so that the original
shock absorber can be replaced.
6
Disconnect the two [2] electric connectors
from the BMW ESA shock absorber system.
7
Remove the cable holder on the anti-twist stop
(plastic part) at the upper shock mount.
Release the twist stop from the frame by
unfolding the top part, where the cable holder
is installed.
8
Remove the plastic engine front cover (belt
guard) to make the front shock removal and
installation easier.
If there is a standard or adventure crash bar
installed, the center, lower left, and right hand
parts need to be removed.
Note!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock absorber is
sligthly compressed, before tightening the screws.
9
Install the Öhlins shock absorber. First install
the upper attachment, then the lower.
Use the original rubber mounts to the upper
bracket.
10
Use the supplied Shrink hose covers to pro
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tect the bike’s wire harness ESA connectors
from water. Cut the covers so that they cover
the connector and 20mm of the cord. Use a
heat gun and heat the Shrink hose covers to
120° C to seal the connector.
11
Fasten the ESA connectors with tie-wraps.
12
Reinstall all the removed parts. (The seat
does not need to be reinstalled yet if rear
shock absorber is to be installed.)
Caution!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is fully
compressed or extended.
To install cables, go to page 7.
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INSTALL THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
5
2
8
10
20 mm
3
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INSTALL THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Warning!
It is advisable to have an Öhlins dealer install the shock
absorber/front fork/steering damper.
Warning!
If working on a raised vehicle, ensure it is securely
supported so that it will not tip.
Note!
Before mounting this product clean the vehicle
thoroughly.
Note!
When working on this product, always see the Vehicle
Service Manual for vehicle specic procedures and
important data.
See gure on page 6
1
Put the motorcycle on a workstand so that the
rear wheel barely touches the ground. The
swing arm must be free so that the suspen
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sion is unloaded.
2
Unlock the seats and remove them.
3
Loosen and remove the silencer.
4
Disconnect the two [2] electric connectors
from the BMW ESA shock absorber system.
5
Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.
6
Remove the upper shock absorber bolt.
7
Remove the original shock absorber from the
left side of the motorcycle.
8
Install the Öhlins shock absorber in the same
way as the original unit.
Note!
Lower the motorcycle so that the shock absorber is
sligthly compressed, before tightening the screws.
9
Put the rubber (21865-01) on the brack
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et (21864-03), add Loctite 222 to the screw
(05404-11) and tighten.
10
Put the bracket (21864-04) on the rubber and
add Loctite 222 to the screw (05404-11) but
do not tighten fully.
11
Install the bracket assembly to the preload
adjuster using the M6 screws (01046-36).
Note the orientation of the bracket assem
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blies. When the preload adjuster has enough
clearance to the frame. Make sure that the
preload adjuster also has clearance to the
rear wheel movement.
12
Use the supplied tie raps to xate the hydrau
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lic preload adjuster hose.
13
Use the supplied Shrink hose covers to pro
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tect the bike’s wire harness ESA connectors
from water. Cut the covers so that they cover
the connector and 20mm of the cord. Use a
heat gun and heat the Shrink hose covers to
120° C to seal the connector.
Caution!
Make sure that the hose runs in soft turns.
Caution!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is fully
compressed or extended.
To install cables, go to page 7
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
6
Part No.
1. 01046-36
2. 05404-11
3. 21864-04
4. 21865-01
5. 21864-03
6. 21864-02
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11
3
2
11
20mm
INSTALL THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
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1
BMW Dashboard
INSTALL THE WIRE HARNESS
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1
Disconnect the original dashboard.
2
Place the Öhlins ECU in the tool box. Use
double-coated adhesive tape.
See gure on page 9
3
See the table on page 9 for correct wire har
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ness connections.
Caution!
If you have any questions regarding wire harness
installation contact Öhlins. Incorrect connections may
cause poor function or no function at all.
4
Fasten the Öhlins wire harness according to
the gure on page 9.
5
Use tie raps every 100mm and fasten the wires
to the BMW wire harness, on both sides.
6
Lead the system on/off wire to the front lights
along the existing wire harness. Use the air
vent to access the running light wires.
7
Remove the front light cover and locate the
yellow wire to the lamp connector. Use the
supplied wire tap to connect the system on/off
wire to the yellow wire.
8
Reconnect the lamp connector and reinstall
the front light cover.
9
Turn on the running light and the system will
start.
Note!
You can only change suspension and preload settings
when the running light is on.
BMW harness
connector
BMW Dashboard
7
yellow wire
wire tap
lamp
connector
m
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ESA
INSTALL THE WIRE HARNESS
Caution!
Ensure that no cables are in contact with sharp edges
or hot areas.
10
Reinstall the fuel tank, side fairings and seats.
Caution!
Make sure that all screws are tightened to the correct
torque and that nothing fouls or restricts movement
of the shock absorber when the suspension is fully
compressed or extended.
Calibrate the Preload Adjuster
1
Turn on the ignition and start the engine.
The bike performs a self-check (see dash-
board). It takes about 5 seconds.
2
Press the “ESA” button quickly once.
3
Press both the “ESA” and the “INFO” buttons
at the same time for 2-3 seconds.
4
When the preload adjustment starts, release
the buttons.
5
When the preload adjustment is ready (silent),
turn off the ignition.
Info
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INSTALL THE WIRE HARNESS
a
k1
k2
b
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f
c
Wiring to front shock absorber along
the right side of the vehicle
fuel tank
Wiring to dashboard along the left
side of the vehicle
~100mm
2
Connector Colour Description
a Black Öhlins ECU
b White FC - Front Compression
c White FR - Front Rebound
d White RC - Rear Compression
e White RR - Rear Rebound
f Grey PL - Preload
g Blue Diagnostic/ Dashboard
Connector Colour Description
h Black DB - BMW Dashboard
i Black WH - BMW Wiring
harness (dashboard)
k1 Red Battery terminal +
k2 Black Battery terminal -
l Black Fuse 10A
m Blue system on/off wire - head
lamp running light
m
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EC SUSPENSION SET UP MODES
Select the System driving modes for the
Öhlins EC-suspension system in the same
way as for the standard ESA-system.
The (driving) pre-load modes can be set when
the engine is running on idle.
A short push on the ESA-button shows
which setting is selected.
A long push will alter between the driving
modes.
Stop pushing when you see the desired set
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ting on the display.
Once you have chosen the driving mode you
can choose the damping modes by short
pushes on the ESA button as described
below.
The damping setting road-modes:
COMF, NORM and SPORT
Off-road settings:
SOFT, NORM and HARD
The settings can be selected any time
when the ignition is on. A quick push on
the ESA-button shows the selected setting.
Repeat the short pushing until the desired
damping setting shows and release the but
-
ton. Each short push will alter to the next
of the 3 available damping settings for the
selected driving mode.
COMF: (Used for various daily riding)
This setting is an intelligent mode that chang
-
es the suspension setting depending on
the riding speed. The damping levels are
increased with the speed. When the speed is
reduced the damping modes will automatical
-
ly switch back through the softer settings. This
intelligent mode is a feature not existing in the
standard ESA-system and is governed by the
Öhlins-ECU.
NORM: Is a xed setting mode used for vari
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ous riding.
SPORT: Used for riding on your favorite wind
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ing roads or fast transportation. This setting is
also suitable for very high load.
one-up
one-up with luggage
two-up (with luggage)
There are 3 different driving modes available
for normal roads and different load conditions:
For these driving modes there are three differ
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ent damping settings:
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EC SUSPENSION SET UP MODES
For Gravel roads or bad asphalt roads
SOFT: Used for slow riding on normal smooth
gravel roads with occasional pot holes. One
rider with light luggage.
NORM: Used for normal load conditions on
average type gravel roads.
HARD: For fast riding and or high load under
rough road conditions.
For Rough gravel roads and terrain riding and
Uneven terrainPredominantly smooth terrain
Gravel road and off-road modes
for high load.*
SOFT: Used for slow riding under rough
conditions
NORM: Used for average riding under rough
conditions and normal load.
HARD: This mode is for tough riding under
bad conditions or off-road, also suitable for
high load.
*If you need maximum ground clearance riding under
rough conditions we recommend adding 5-10 mm extra
pre-load on the front shock absorber manually. Adjust
back to a normal position for normal riding.
Öhlins Racing AB
Box 722
S-194 27 Upplands Väsby, Sweden
Phone +46 8 590 025 00
fax +46 8 590 025 80
© Öhlins Racing AB. All rights
reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Öhlins Racing AB
is prohibited.
Öhlins products are subject to
continuous improvement and
development, therefore, although
these instructions include the most
up-to-date information available at
the time of printing, minor updates
may occur.
To nd the latest information
contact an Öhlins distributor.
Please contact Öhlins if you have
any questions regarding the
contents in this document.
Part no. MI_BM671_3
Issued 2017-01-01
Recommended Set-up
The adjuster positions are set automatically by
the Öhlins ECU.
Recommended sag front and rear.
See the TTX Owner’s Manual for further
instructions how to measure sag.
Front spring rate 56 N/mm
Free length 220 mm
Spring preload 10 mm
F1-F2 = 41 mm
F1-F3 = 54 mm
SETUP DATA
Rear spring rate 140 N/mm
Free length 240 mm
Spring preload 14 mm
(Adjustment range 0 to +10 mm)
R1-R2 = 34 mm
R1-R3 = 69 mm
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